Following wide consultation and a meeting between several members of the house and Policy Forum i have decided to withdraw the bill. After improvement the bill will be presented by group of MPs together. Hon. Ndugulile will coordinate the group

Zitto Kabwe

OBJECTIVES/ REASONS FOR THIS BILL

The objective of this Bill is to enact a law establishing a Budget Office under Parliamentary Service; to provide for a budgetary procedure and oversight of the National Budget.

The Bill is divided into Five Parts as follows:-.

Part 1 contains preliminary provisions which include a short title, commencement date and interpretation clause. Part II deals with provisions establishing the Budget Office and its functions.

Part III contains provisions that set out the budgetary process; the National Budget Plan, annual estimates and preparation of budget by public corporations. Part IV makes proposals for oversight monthly publication of revenues of the National Budget and compliance report .

Part V provides for miscellaneous issues such as authority to obtain information and regulations.

Following a wider consultation and a meeting between several members and Policy Forum i have decided to withdraw the bill. After improvement the bill will be presented by group of MPs together. Hon. Ndugulile will coordinate the group